Auction of decorated bras well supported

PAYING $280 might seem a bit steep for an over-the-shoulder holder but for Bronwyn Hartigan it was about giving Dragons Abreast a lift.

Bronwyn outbid several other contenders to secure an ornate- ly-designed bra made by artist Lesley Kane at a function to raise money to buy a ''dragon boat'' for breast cancer survivors.

''It was love at first sight,'' she said.

''I'm going to frame it now and put it up in my office.'' Dragons Abreast co-ordinator Cheryl Madchen said the objective of yesterday's fund-raiser at Mackay Yacht Club was to raise enough money to buy a 12m boat for local survivors.

Twelve bras designed and made by local celebrities, such as Federal Member for Dawson De-Anne Kelly and The Daily Mercury editor Lindsay Saunders, were auctioned, with $2400 raised.

The dragon boat offers a fun and social way for survivors to regain their fitness after breast cancer treatment.